Getting injured at work can certainly be a traumatic experience that leaves you unsure of your rights and next steps. The good news is that Missouri law requires most employers to carry workers’ compensation insurance for this type of incident. This coverage is responsible for paying for your medical treatment (injury related) in addition to compensation for lost time on the job. Below is a…
Brown & Crouppen is a personal injury law firm, which means we handle a specific type of case—when the negligence of a person or entity results in bodily harm to somebody else. Sometimes, the Missouri small claims court system is the best option for people. Not every injury will require or even benefit from the services of a personal injury lawyer. We also get calls…
You have been called to jury duty! Many people have questions about how this sudden obligation is going to upend their routine as well as
Car accident damage is one of the most challenging issues to deal with after an accident, after injuries. Even when no one was hurt, dealing with insurance claims, auto repairs, or having to find another vehicle to drive can be a stressful, time-consuming process. If you’ve been in an accident (or your vehicle has), we strongly encourage you to take several pictures of your vehicle…
The lawyer-and-paralegal relationship is a lot like the one between a nurse and a doctor. What a paralegal can do is different than what a lawyer can do, but immensely valuable, nonetheless. Both individuals are very knowledgeable as they work together to provide the best services they can as a team. Like a nurse, a paralegal assists the attorney and is typically very hands on…
There’s a lot going on behind the scenes that makes an attorney’s work possible. One of the key roles in most law firms is the paralegal. Paralegals handle a large range of work delegated to them by an attorney. One of the most important duties of a paralegal is communicating with opposing counsel. In any given case, there can be hundreds to tens of thousands…
Choosing the paralegal career path can be both challenging and rewarding. As a paralegal, you may assist lawyers with tasks associated with a file, or work for government agencies, insurance companies, or real estate companies. The skills you learn training for your paralegal career are transferable skills, and therefore, advancement opportunities and career development is a real possibility. Career advancement and development look different for…
The jury duty selection occurs the first day of trial and is the first step toward ensuring a fair trial. It begins with a jury list, consisting of randomly selected people from your community. In most states or venues, the jury list is compiled from voter registration and driver’s license lists. Some venues have a jury commissioner, an officer of the Court responsible for choosing…
Paralegals working alongside attorneys in the courtroom is becoming the new normal. As the go-to person for seemingly countless duties, paralegals oversee many aspects of going to trial. Here some key paralegals skills for thriving in court: Make a good first impression. For starters, first impressions are lasting impressions. Everyone will have their eyes on you in one way or another. A paralegal should act…
It is tempting to think most courts conduct business in similar ways. However, individual court rules and practices for paralegals can regulate many functional aspects of the case. Failing to adhere to these requirements can result in significant errors and lead to unfavorable consequences. Courts adopting these requirements have been known to deny all unsatisfactorily filed motions, for example. Court rules, also called local rules…
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